Chief Engineer Jobs in Virginia

In the Manufacturing Engineering industry, a Chief Engineer is responsible for managing all engineering-related operations. This includes overseeing the design, development, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems. They provide technical leadership and support, ensuring that all processes and techniques used in manufacturing are effective and efficient. The Chief Engineer is also responsible for identifying areas for improvement or innovation, and leading teams to implement these changes. They ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, and play a key role in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Important skills for a Chief Engineer include strong technical knowledge, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and project management expertise. They should also have proficiency in using engineering software and a good understanding of manufacturing processes and principles. Relevant certifications may include a Professional Engineer (PE) license, Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), or Certified Automation Professional (CAP). Prior to becoming a Chief Engineer, a person may have roles as a Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or Engineering Manager. These positions provide opportunities to gain the necessary experience in design and development, team management, and strategic decision-making.

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Fire Protection Principal Engineer

  • Prince William, VA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Prince William, VA
  • 18 hours ago

Tired of sitting on the sidelines? Want to make a REAL difference in public safety? Put your education and skill set to good use. The Prince William County Fire Marshals Office (FMO) has a unique...

Dynamics 365 Principal Engineer (ETS Principal Engineer - Cloud Engineer) Vienna, VA, United States (Hybrid) Job Description We are looking for a skilled and experienced Dynamics 365 Principal...

Mechanical Systems Staff/Senior Engineer

  • Manassas, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Manassas, VA
  • 1 day ago

Experience with finite element analysis, multi-body dynamics analysis, kinematics, and/or thermal analysis. Experience with system architecture design and performance analysis....

Lead Engineer I Google Cloud Engineer (GCP)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 1 day ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

IT Disaster Recovery Lead Engineer

  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 1 day ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Chief Engineer

  • Lorton, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lorton, VA
  • 1 day ago

Position Overview QinetiQ is looking to hire a Chief Engineer to lead the development of new technologies aimed at advancing the capabilities of unmanned systems and soldier worn sensor systems....

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Solutions - CMTA

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 2 days ago

Minimum of bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline....

Mgr Principal Engineer 3

  • Newport News, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Newport News, VA
  • 2 days ago

Has delegated decision making authority for the company and apprises the Director, Chief Engineer on the final decisions....

Senior Engineer

  • Narrows, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Narrows, VA
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Requires a Master's degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering and 3 years of experience in the job offered or 3...

Senior Process Engineer - API Manufacturing

  • Petersburg, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Petersburg, VA
  • 2 days ago

leadership on multiple projects operating in parallel required We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants....

Principal Engineer, Software (multiple positions)

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Principal Engineer, Software (multiple positions) 8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220 CarMax, the way your career should be! Summary of Duties: Develop tools...

Remote Work

Lead Engineer

  • Reston, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 4 days ago

College Board Technology Item Cloud Blue Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in...

Remote Work

Principal Manufacturing Engineer - Propulsion

  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 4 days ago

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer: Current DoD clearance Experience with Manufacturing Engineering is strongly preferred...

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 4 days ago

design, mechanical engineering budget and schedule management, maintain professional relationships with vendors, customers, and other personnel as required by projects....

PET Formulation Senior Process Engineer

  • Mount Vernon, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, VA
  • 4 days ago

You will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for multiple processing operations and provide technical leadership within the Process Engineering team....

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Salary for Chief Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chief Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Chief Engineers in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chief Engineers in Virginia
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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